Clothes Dryer Vent Kit

Pacific Air has a wide range of 100mm clothes dryer vent kits that suit most clothes dryer models and situations. When a clothes dryer is working, it puts several kilograms of water vapor, as well as lint from the fabric, into the air. This has a number of undesirable outcomes. Hence it is suggested that this air is vented externally to allow the dryer to run more efficiently, faster and to protect your home.

Check out the new and innovative DIY Dryer Vent Kit. You can install in minutes - no need for a tradesman or to make a hole in the wall. This makes it great for rental properties - or as a short term solution. And you can just clip it off and put it away when your dryer has finished its cycle.

Do all clothes dryers require venting?

There a 3 main types of clothes dryers - vented dryers, condenser dryers and heat pump dryers. Only vented dryers need to be externally vented. All 3 types of dryers have their own benefits and disadvantages. Vented dryers are cheaper, simpler and do not require as much energy as condensor dryers - and are the most popular style in Australia.

Why vent your dryer?

Whilst not legally required in Australia, we strongly recommend venting out your vented dryer to enjoy a number of benefits. Each time you use your dryer, you are putting several kilograms of moist air into (what is usually) a small room. This has a number of implication unless the air is vented externally

• Venting will protect your house from damage from moisture and mildew that the moist air can create - such as peeling paint and structural damage. 
• Removing this moist air also allows the dryer to recirculate dryer air into the clothes dryer which will substantially reduce dryer times and thus decrease electricity usage. This is very important as the dryer is one of the most energy intensive appliances in the house.
• Lint is removed from the dryer (which otherwise collects in the filter), which both keeps your house cleaner and reduces the risk of fire which can occur if lint builds up at the outlet of the dryer. The fire risk is increased when the filter is not regularly checked and cleaned. It also saves this lint from getting back on your clothes. 
• Using a dryer venting kit is also easier - as you don't need to open windows and doors to clear out the humid air.
• Venting your dryer can also reduce your cooling costs in summer by not allowing the dryer to unnecessarily heat the house.

Which vent kit should I choose?

To determine what kit is right for you, first select if you want to vent out via wall or window. For wall venting, select the Heavy Duty Dryer Venting Kit. This kit should be all that you require - however if you are hanging the dryer against the wall and/or need the dryer flush against the wall, use the Dryer Vent Flat Adapter in conjunction with this kit. This is the most effective way of venting. However, installation requires a person with both the skills and the equipment to make a hole in the wall.

For venting out a window, use the DIY Dryer Venting Kit. This can easily be installed in minutes. It can also be quickly removed when not being used. This can be installed out of the front or rear of most Electrolux and Simpson models. You may also require the Dryer Vent Flat Adapter if you have a non Simpson or Electrolux model.

Where should I vent out the dryer?

The dryer might be vented out a wall, the roof or a window. No method is inherently superior. It usually depends on what is most practical in your situation. Many people prefer to vent through an external wall where this is possible.  The key is to get this humid air from inside the house to outside.

How do I attach the kit to the dryer?

Most vented clothes dryers have a 100mm diameter outlet at the rear of the dryer (some Electrolux models provide the choice of venting via the front or rear). The kits are designed to attach to most 100mm models via a metal or plastic adapter with an adhesive ring

Externally venting your dryer is recommended by Energy Safe Victoria and other state authorities. Indeed in some countries, venting out a clothes dryer is compulsory.

How do I order?

Order your clothes dryer vent kit from online or purchase from Bunnings or The Good Guys.